| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $151.65 | 5.199% | $159.5343 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.45 | 6.672% | $53.816 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.66 | 8.258% | $242.1298 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.50 | 3.179% | $191.397 | $191.40 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.67 | 7.239% | $217.3413 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.31 | 10.765% | $168.7062 | $168.71 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.99 | 11.837% | $15.646 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.23 | $1,048.5706 | $1,048.58 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.40 | |